Andover Estate Community Centre, located in Finsbury Park in Islington, is a space for local people of all ages and backgrounds. We cater mostly to residents living in the Finsbury Park Ward of Islington, especially families and individuals on restricted budgets or struggling with impacts of the Cost of Living crisis.

Betknowmore works to raise awareness, deliver support services and, through education, create more understanding about gambling related harm.

We exist to provide support and training services that prevent and address personal and societal harms caused by gambling. Together we aim to raise awareness, deliver support services and, through education, create more understanding about gambling harm.

Brickworks Community Centre offers help, support and a friendly meeting place for people living in one of London’s most diverse areas.

If you are having problems with finance, childcare, food, employment, discrimination or loneliness, Brickworks can help.

You may want to meet people, sing, dance or join a knitting circle, maybe take up gardening, yoga or computers. Brickworks can make it happen.

We are open to everyone and welcome people of all ages and backgrounds. At Brickworks, people come first.

Bright Futures supports families with school-aged children up to 19 years old. Bright Futures works with families to:

• Improve children’s school attendance and access to learning

• Connect you with support and activities in your local community

• Strengthen family relationships and reduce conflict

• Improve your families’ health and wellbeing

• Improve financial stability and secure housing

Bright Start Islington is with you every step of the way, from pregnancy to a child’s fifth birthday. You can find services in children’s centres, nurseries, health centres, community centres and libraries across Islington.

Services are delivered in the North, Central and South of the borough, with activities including stay and play, gardening, advice surgeries, speech and language groups, and much more.

We are a social and therapeutic club for people who have struggled with addiction to alcohol or illicit drugs and have chosen to live a life of abstinence from our addiction substances.

We are a volunteer Peer Support Group which started as a one evening a week support activity in July 2011 (Evening Aftercare Group Lead by Each other). Eagle brings together people in abstinence recovery with Carers of those in active addiction.

EcoCounts has been set up to encourage people to feel able to go green, be more sustainable, be more environmentally friendly and reduce their carbon footprint as they go about their everyday lives, connecting in small groups of like-minded people.

Since its inception in 1987 as charity, the Eritrean Community in UK (ECUK) has been supporting the most excluded and disadvantaged groups of the Eritrean community to improve the conditions of life and encourage successful integration through advancing education, and access to main-stream services in the interest of social welfare.

Healthwatch are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services in Islington. We’re here to make sure that those running services put people at the heart of care.

Their purpose is to understand the needs, experiences, and concerns of people who use health and social care services and to speak out on their behalf.

Hilldrop Area Community Association (HACA) aims to enhance the wellbeing of their diverse local community with a focus on employment and health. The Community Centre is a large, multi-purpose facility offering a wide programme of activities and services.

They are committed to involving the community in the shaping of our programme, and proudly work in partnership with many other local groups and organisations.

Hillside is a mental health charity supporting people across Camden and Islington. We run a varied programme of activities and support to rebuild confidence, re-engage with your community and rediscover a sense of purpose.

We offer a structured timetable of daily activities that promote enjoyment, self-expression, self-development, and self-respect. Friendships are formed, and slowly we get back what mental ill-health has stripped away.

We are a vibrant charity providing opportunities to bring the community together in Holloway, north London. We run two great ventures:

The Old Fire Station Community Centre - a multi purpose centre offering wellbeing and social opportunities.

Stress Project Therapy Centre - low cost counselling services and complementary therapies.

James’ Place saves the lives of men in suicidal crisis.

They are a charity offering free, life-saving treatment to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool and London. Their services are quick to access and delivered in a safe, friendly, non-clinical environment by trained, professional therapists.

Light Project Pro International is an educational charity which runs a wide range of projects for people of all ages. Founded in 2004, Light Project Pro International now runs 14 educational projects in its education centre in Islington.

We bring together families and volunteers, originating from 35 countries, to improve the educational opportunities of local communities.

Manor Gardens’ Services work with vulnerable people in North London, particularly in Islington. Our drop-in events during the week are open to everyone and we work closely with people to assess their needs and then provide one-to-one and group support, advocacy and information

Pakeman Primary School is based on Hornsey Road, and is a one and half form entry school for ages 2 - 11.

Their focus is on meeting, wherever possible, the individual needs of every child to ensure they develop the skills they need to reach their full potential and be ready for secondary school. We encourage parents / carers to be involved in their children’s learning as much as possible, and to work in partnership with us for the benefit of their children.

SHP supports vulnerable residents in Islington with their housing support needs.

They work with individuals who are experiencing issues around their housing situation and/or at risk of homelessness. Support may include; understanding housing options, applying and obtaining suitable accommodation, maintaining at risk tenancies and advice and guidance on housing and benefits issues.

Totally Flawed is a collective of creatives and mental health practitioners.

Combining artistic practice with mental health, Totally Flawed offers a collection of workshops, short courses, and events aimed to develop skills which can be used as tools to combat anxiety, depression, anger, grief, low self-esteem, and loneliness.

Whittington Health Charity serves the diverse communities in Islington, Haringey and throughout north London. Our goal is to make a difference to the experience of every patient, their families and all our colleagues. The Trust provides excellent treatment and care, and we complement this with better equipment, facilities and research – working together, we are proud of the impact we have.